| Â | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 19 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 99 | 216.5 |
| CHI | 33 | 37 | 20 | 23 | 113 | +2.5 |
Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Miami Heat are on the road playing the Chicago Bulls at the United Center stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Miami is the betting favorite opening at -3 and the current line is Miami -4.
Heat vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight's Game
Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Bulls to win tonight's game by 19 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Chicago Bulls to cover the 4 point spread and the total to go over 217 points.
PREDICTED SCORE: Miami 106 to Chicago 125
Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.
Curated Picks & Predictions
- 53% of SportsJaw users predict Miami Heat to cover the spread.
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 62%.
- Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be MIA 112.5, CHI 104.5.
- OddsShark's prediction is Chicago will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
- 67% picked Miami Heat on Covers.com
Miami Key Betting Stats
With a power ranking of 24, Miami is ranked #30 in offense (scoring an average of 109.13 per game), #2 in defense (allowing an average of 109.61 points to be scored against them per game) and are 38-33 (25-43-3 ATS) this season.
Offensively, the Heat hit an average of 45.57% of their field goals (ranked #28) and 83.14% of their free throws (ranked #2) and makes an average of 33.93% of their three pointers ranked #27 in the NBA). They average 40.93 rebounds per game (ranked # 27) and average 23.42 offensive assists and 12.92 turnovers per game (ranked # 24 and 9 respectively).
Defensively speaking, Miami allows an average of 47.92% field goals (ranked #21) and 77.93% free throws (ranked #13 in the NBA) The Heat allow an average of 36.81% of the three pointers (ranked #21) and averages 42.10 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 42.10) Finally, the Heat average 25.30 defensive assists and 15.37 turnovers per game (ranked # 14 and 3 respectively).
Chicago Key Betting Stats
Chicago Bulls has a power ranking of 17 and are #20 for offense (scoring an average of 113.18 per game), #10 for defense (giving up an average of 112.51 points per game) and 32-37 (33-34-2 ATS) overall. Miami went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Chicago.
For offense, the Bulls hit an average of 48.87% of their field goals (ranked #5) and 80.98% of their free throws (ranked #5) and makes an average of 36.29% of their three pointers (ranked #14 in the NBA). They average 42.81 rebounds per game (ranked # 20) and average 24.21 offensive assists and 13.13 turnovers per game (ranked # 21) and 12 respectively).
On defense, Chicago allows an average of 46.75% field goals (ranked #8) and 77.95% free throws (ranked #14 in the NBA) The Bulls allow an average of 35.62% of the three pointers (ranked #12) and averages 43.09 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 43.09) Finally, the Bulls average 25.84 defensive assists and 13.81 turnovers per game (ranked # 20 and 12 respectively).
Betting Summary
- Miami has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
- The Scorecaster model predicts the Chicago Bulls to cover the 4 point spread and the total to go over 217 points.
Written by SportsJaw Staff
Categorized as NBA Predictions
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Power Rankings[ - ]
Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]
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Betting Trends[ + ]
Miami Heat
- Miami are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games.
- Miami are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
- Miami are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against Chicago.
- Miami are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games against Chicago.
- Miami are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- Miami are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
- Miami are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games played on a Saturday.
Chicago Bulls
- Chicago are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games against Miami.
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 13 games at home.
- Chicago are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Miami.
- Chicago are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division division.
- Chicago are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games played in March.
- Chicago are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played on a Saturday.
Injuries[ - ]
Heat
- PGKyle Lowry (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Chicago, Knee)
- CCody Zeller (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Chicago, Nose)
- SFNikola Jovic (Is out indefinitely, Back)
Bulls
- SGAlex Caruso (Is probable Saturday vs Miami, Illness)
- PGLonzo Ball (Is out for season, Knee)
- PGJavonte Green (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Miami, Knee)
- SFJustin Lewis (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Miami, Knee)
Infographics & Predictions[ - ]
The Bulls have a slightly better offense and both teams have a compariable defense. The Bulls won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Heat 106 to Bulls 117.
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